Designating March 6, 2013, as "Women's Day" at the Legislature.
Whereas, The West Virginia Women's Commission is celebrating
thirty-six years of promoting the status and empowerment of all
West Virginia women through advocacy, research, education and
consensus building; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Women's Commission strives to
foster women's economic, political, educational and social
development to ensure their full participation in society and to
recognize their achievements; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Women's Commission
has continued
their history of honoring women across the state through programs
such as Celebrating a Legacy of Women in Public Service during
Women's History Month, educating women and legislators during our
annual Women's Day at the Legislature by reinstating a second day
of workshops, completing an annual policy statement highlighting
legislation of importance to women and families, and by recognizing
the annual Women's Equality Day Celebration commemorating the
passage of the 19th amendment; and Whereas, Through the West Virginia Women's Commission's programs and collaborations with partner organizations, women shall
have the opportunity to participate in learning experiences through
workshops focused on citizen advocacy; and
Whereas, West Virginia citizens are proud of the
accomplishments and achievements of women in our state, both in the
private and public sectors, and appreciates their many
contributions to our communities as they continue to advance in
leadership roles in our society; therefore, be itResolved by the Senate:That the Senate hereby designates March 6, 2013, as "Women's
Day" at the Legislature; and, be it Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its sincere
appreciation to women for the many contributions they make to the
State of West Virginia in all facets of our society; and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials with the
West Virginia Women's Commission.